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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.63, 44,728.89 and 27,071.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.63, 44,728.89 and 27,071.79 is: 37,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.63 : 44,728.89 = 27,071.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.63/44,728.89 = 27,071.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.63x = 44,728.89 × 27,071.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.63x = 1,210,890,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,890,847.76/32,441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,325.22

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